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Boozer Hurt?

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Bulls General Manager Gar Forman today told NBCChicago that Bulls forward Carlos Boozer is in worse shape than many thought.

"He's in a lot of pain," Forman said during a 1-on-1 interview. "There's some ligament damage we don't think he'll practice the next few days. The hope is he'll be ready to go by Monday (game 1 vs. the Hawks)"

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That's a big change from what was reported as 'turf toe' earlier this week.

Boozer turned in an unproductive performance in Game-5 against he Pacers, making just one shot and pulling down four boards.